Saturday, August 29, 2009

Happenings in Mali

C & H on their first day of school in Mali
Mommy & E in their new African clothes
Daddy, C, & H at the local Steak House in Mali
C and her new African outfit (she chose the fabric!)
Daddy, H, & C in their new outfits (H chose her fabric!)
Daddy, E, & visiting dentist in Mali
C, H, & E w/movies sent by Mimi - their other grandmother
C, H, & E sharing Airheads candy
C and new family pet named Aslan 

Daddy, E, and Aslan

Monday, August 17, 2009

Family & Friends in West Africa

C, H, & E and some new friends in West Africa

Daddy & girls sitting on cannon in West Africa!!

More Fun Times in West Africa

H enjoying her delicious chocolate milkshake in Africa!!
Looks like E even licked the big bowl to get all her ice cream!!
Mommy, C, & E having their ice cream desserts!!
E and her "African" fried chicken leg!!
C enjoying her "African" fried chicken!!
H & her "African" fried chicken, Yum Yum!!

E & her wonderful smile!!

Going to a Friend's Wedding


J, K, C, H, & E at N&B's Wedding a few years ago

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Happenings in West Africa

C, H, & E waiting at the Orlando airport for their plane to West Africa
The John Grieses at an African Preserve

H & C watching the giraffes out of the car
Aha!!  Krista found a bag of M&M's w/peanuts!!
But John says, "Only one, Honey"!!

C, H, & E sharing a bag of skittles

Pictures from Billy's Family

A getting ready to "rock out"!!
Great picture of Billy & Chanda!!
Chanda & L - isn't this an adorable picture!!
Great picture of Billy and family!!
This is Smokey - the family cat.  Isn't he a handsome cat?!
Chanda, A, L, and A - What a terrific family!!
A and her friend at the park!!

L and her shades - isn't she cool!!

Visit to Disney World

E, L, & H having fun together at Disney World

C, H, & E - Having a ball at Disney World

Memories in Chattanooga

H - Her shirt says "Everyone loves an Irish Girl" - can you see it in her?!
John mellowing out on his guitar!!
John & his friend at the Chattanooga Zoo
C, H, & E in front of the missionary house in Chattanooga
H and her thinking pose!
C, H, & E at their home in Chattanooga
C & H on a cold day in Chattanooga
E and her lovely smile!
E in disguise!!
H - She is really growing up!!
E making her favorite funny face!!
C, H, & E - they love to pose!
C, H, & E - Aren't they cute??
Krista, C, H, & E - John's lovely family

John with his beautiful daughters-Easter 2009